Racism by Intent, Bang the Drum, 24x24, 2020 Originally $785 Now $625 This mixed media painting on stretched canvas is about racism experienced in America. It's dark ,ugly and not so subtle. Even with his Metal of Valor he is disrespected as a black man. On the left side is a picture of flooded houses surrounded by water- Hurricane Katrina (2005) when Black lives did not matter to the Bush White House/FEMA.

What's Past is Prologue 2019 24x24 "What's Past is Prologue" is the first chapter- an introduction- to the life that this couple will soon embark upon.

"The title "What's Past is Prologue" is from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest". " Sir Walter Raleigh had in fact named one of the new world colonies "Virginia" after his monarch’s chastity. King James arranged political marriages for his grandchildren. Prospero, feels the need to teach Miranda the "value of chastity", a primary lesson being taught by the masque along with having a happy marriage."

Rise, Speak, Repeat, 18 x 24, 2020 Inspired by the rise of national and international protests, this painting illustrates a call to speak up for injustice. I am encouraged by the huge protest marches around the world. The lock on the woman’s mouth suggests how women have been fearful of speaking out. The colors of sunrise, a turning point.

Familiar History, 24x24, 2018-2020 This portrait was originally created in 2018 and updated in 2020 . This painting is about family stories passed down about hardship and struggles. It is a contrast of how the older woman has experienced racism. Bridging the gap through education and activism, the young woman sees herself pushing past the barriers to end the racial divide.

"Flirt" 24x24, 2019, Orig. $790. Now.$630. This mixed media painting on canvas is about flirting and relationships,. We project what we want others to see - not always the way we see ourselves.

The Alchemy of Love and Fairy-Tale Endings, 30x24, 2019 Orig. $950.Now $760. Growing up we expect to find ever-lasting love and happiness. The young woman who carries her desire for love and happiness in the tv ( herself as a girl in the vast ocean looking to the horizon - her future.
He stands straight with an unsettled look. He leads with his sexuality, she her fairytale dream.
I am fascinated by the practice of elongating women’s necks in African and Southeast Asian cultures. (“Within Africa’s Ndebele tribe, the women of the tribe wear copper and brass rings around their necks. The rings are given to the women by their husbands and worn as a sign of faithfulness, and were once removed only after the women died”
The metallic paint(between them)is the chemistry they have together. She is holding a paper (from a 1925 music book) that states “Lover” - the “r” obscured so as not to label him as much as what they have together.

Faith, 36x24, 2019/ Updated in 2021 "Faith" is about the journey we take in relationships. Plant the seed and encourage growth, represented in colorful tree. Navigating the ups and downs with an open mind and heart. The woman’s head faces 2 directions, confident of moving forward, reaffirming his commitment.
The windows represent open mind and hearts, the open gate an escape route.

Love, Respect, Justice ©2021, 16x20, Orig. $950. Now $760. This painting celebrates black culture and love of one's self. Race relations come up a lot in my painting. With the rise of national and international protests, this painting illustrates a call to speak up for injustice. I am encouraged by the huge protest marches around the world.

"Play Nice" 24x24, 2020. Orig. $775. Now $600. Mixed Media Painting, "Play Nice" was created with the current political climate in mind. How man-children treat girls and women at work and play. The image of school girls ( reproduced from a vintage school photo) placed within Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Time magazine portrait is a statement about how things from the early 20th century to the present has not changed for females. The vintage puzzle that makes up the male figure is about boys and their toys. How they revert back to childish games when dealing with women.
The cut words-definitions ( Man, Pussy, Equality, Assault) were cut from a 1925 dictionary- to imply the conversation taking place in society and the courts.

What Came After, 2020 18x24 Orig. $735. Now $588.
This mixed media painting illustrates the pressure some women feel when they are approaching their peak fertility cycle and have yet to find the right partner. The eyes in many of my paintings are the tell, in this one she is looking out to the corner of her vision to men all in blue suits -under consideration. On the right is a man diving( from the bed) into the empty black tux . The blue lace is from my mother's stunning tea-length wedding dress, circa 1954.
The page from a book is about women's experiences with men's expectations in and out of the workplace. The NO is about having a choice.

The Doctrine of Racial Division, 18x24, 2020 Orig. $1100. Now $880. Systemic racism is experienced every day in this country. We as a nation rise up and say enough. Statements being made by trump have stirred his supporters to rally for white nationalism at a time that many of us are saying No More. Take down the monuments that glorify the Confederacy, remove and jail police that abuse, harass and kill black people.

Love in the Time of Corona, 36x36, 2020 Orig. $3200. Now $2560. 2020 was a year of struggle for many of us coping with the health of family and friends. This self portrait began as something quite different. It began as a portrait of a couple not facing each other- the title was to be " We don't even speak the same language anymore". I was struggling with his face. While watching a British series "The Spanish Princess" I saw a man with a birdlike mask on- commonly used during the plague in the 18th century, worn by physicians to protect them from airborne diseases. I saw an immediate connection with my painting- as I had already created her face using an advertisement in Chinese, suddenly the painting had turned a corner. His arms were created using skins shed from a common snake, and a vinyl coating from metal grating- relating to the shedding of the virus. As I mentioned this is a self portrait, the man, my husband may have had mild but deeply concerning symptoms of the Corona virus.

Deviant Family Values, 20x24, 2020 Orig. $725. Now $580. Racism has been passed down generation to generation. Photos of politicians, actors in blackface makeup used as a costume are finally being called out for the racist connotations. We as a nation are discussing the hurt felt by people of color when they are mocked.

A Walk in the Park, 22x28 2019